INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 18055-1 First edition 2004-06-01 Photography and imaging Inkjet media: Classification, nomenclature and dimensions Part 1: Photo-grade media (paper and film) Photographie et image Milieux encreurs: Classification, nomenclature et dimensions Partie 1: Milieux de qualité photographique (papier et film) Reference number ISO 18055-1:2004(E) ISO 2004
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Contents Page Foreword... iv Introduction... v 1 Scope... 1 2 Normative references... 1 3 Terms and definitions... 1 4 Nomenclature and classification of types of inkjet medium... 2 5 Conditions for measurement of dimensions and thicknesses... 3 6 Dimensions... 3 7 Thicknesses and grammages... 6 8 Squareness and edge straightness (sheet media)... 6 9 Core size (roll media)... 6 10 Winding parameters (roll media)... 7 11 Package marking... 7 Annex A (informative) Recommended roll lengths... 9 Annex B (informative) Dimensional stability... 10 Annex C (informative) Quantity packaging (sheet media)... 11 Annex D (informative) Grammage... 12 Annex E (informative) Inkjet inks, printers and processing... 13 Bibliography... 14 ISO 2004 All rights reserved iii
Foreword ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization. International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2. The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. ISO 18055-1 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 42, Photography. ISO 18055 consists of the following parts, under the general title Photography and imaging Inkjet media: Classification, nomenclature and dimensions: Part 1: Photo-grade media (paper and film) Non-photo-grade media (paper, film and other bases) will be the subject of a future Part 2. iv ISO 2004 All rights reserved
Introduction Within the rapidly developing field of inkjet media, there is a need to establish clear and unambiguous classifications with regard to descriptions of product types, formats/sizes, thicknesses/grammages and general nomenclature. It is important that all participants in the inkjet market, i.e. producers, processing industries, trade and end-users, achieve an agreed, consistent understanding of all these elements of the market. It is the aim of this part of ISO 18055 to establish such an understanding, in respect of photo-grade media. ISO 2004 All rights reserved v
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 18055-1:2004(E) Photography and imaging Inkjet media: Classification, nomenclature and dimensions Part 1: Photo-grade media (paper and film) 1 Scope This part of ISO 18055 establishes a classification of photo-grade inkjet papers and films with regard to nomenclature, formats and thickness/grammage. It does not include non-photo-grade media, non-paper/film media, or media intended solely for laser printing. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. ISO 1:2002, Geometrical Product Specification (GPS) Standard reference temperature for geometrical product specification and verification ISO 216:1975, Writing paper and certain classes of printed matter Trimmed sizes A and B series ISO 554:1976, Standard atmospheres for conditioning and/or testing Specifications 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 inkjet printing process of building up an image on a receiving layer by non-contact application of droplets of ink, usually microscopic 3.2 inkjet medium liquid-permeable or -impermeable base (paper or film), the surface of which is rendered capable of receiving and retaining an inkjet image, either by chemical treatment or by means of a suitable receiver layer NOTE Inkjet media is the plural form of this term. 3.3 preferred size industry standard size, as determined by most frequent user demand (number of units) and product volume (square metres) NOTE Designers of new equipment are encouraged to use preferred sizes whenever possible. ISO 2004 All rights reserved 1